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GEAR SHIFT INDICATION
(for versions/markets, where provided)
On vehicles with a manual gearbox, the gear shift
indicator suggests gear changes to the driver (SHIFT
UP or SHIFT DOWN) via a special display on the
control panel. This suggestion to change gear is
designed to improve consumption and ensure the
best driving style.
NoteThe indication in the instrument panel remains
on until the driver makes a gear change or until the
driving conditions return to a situation where a
gear change is not required to improve consumption
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IN AN EMERGENCY
In an emergency, we recommend that you call the freephone number found in the Warranty
Booklet.You can also go to the www.fiat.com website to find your nearest Fiat Dealership.
STARTING THE ENGINE
Go to a Fiat Dealership immediately if warning light
comes on steady on the instrument panel.
JUMP STARTING
If the battery is flat, the engine may be started using
an auxiliary battery with capacity either the same
or a little higher than the flat one.
Proceed as follows to start the car fig. 136:
connect positive terminals (+ near the terminal) of
the two batteries with a jump lead;
with a second lead, connect the negative terminal
(-) of the auxiliary battery to an earthing point
on the engine or the gearbox of the vehicle to
be started;
start the engine;
when the engine has been started, remove the
leads reversing the order above.
If after a few attempts the engine does not start, do
not keep trying but contact a Fiat Dealership.IMPORTANT Do not directly connect the negative
terminals of the two batteries: sparks could ignite
explosive gas released from the battery. If the
auxiliary battery is installed on another vehicle,
prevent accidental contact between metallic parts of
the two vehicles.
Strictly avoid using a rapid battery
charger for jump starting: this could
damage the system electronics and the
ignition and engine supply control units.
fig. 136F0T0189
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WARNING
This procedure must be performed by
experts because incorrect actions may
cause considerable electrical discharge.
Furthermore, battery fluid is poisonous and
corrosive: avoid contact with skin and eyes.
Keep naked flames and lit cigarettes away from
the battery. Do not create sparks.
BUMP STARTING
Never bump start the engine by pushing, towing or
driving downhill. This could cause fuel to flow into
the catalytic converter and damage it beyond repair.
IMPORTANT Remember that the brake booster
and the power steering system are not active until
the engine is started, so you will need to apply much
more force to the brake pedal or steering wheel.
CHANGING A WHEEL
Combi/Cargo version -The vehicle is originally
equipped with the Fix&Go automatic quick tyre
repair kit (see instructions in the next section). As an
alternative, the vehicle may have a normal-sized
spare wheel.
Wheel changing and correct use of the jack and
spare wheel call for some precautions, as listed
below.
WARNING
The spare wheel (for versions/markets,
where provided) is specifically for your
vehicle.Therefore, it must not be used on other
models. Do not use spare wheels of other
models on your vehicle.The spare wheel must
be used only in an emergency. Use of the spare
wheel must be strictly reduced to the necessary
minimum.
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WARNING
Use your hazard lights, warning triangle,
etc to show that your vehicle is
stationar y. Passengers should get out of the
vehicle, particularly if it is heavily loaded, and
wait for the wheel to be changed away from the
traffic . If you are on a slope or uneven surface,
place wedges or other suitable objects under
the wheels to secure the vehicle. Have the
wheel repaired and refitted as soon as possible.
Do not apply grease to the bolt threads before
fitting: they could come unscrewed.
WARNING
Use the jack only to replace wheels on
the vehicle with which it is supplied
or on other vehicles of the same model. Never
use the jack for other purposes, such as lifting
other models. Never use the jack to carr y out
repairs under the vehicle. Incorrect positioning
of the jack may cause the lifted vehicle to
fall. Do not use the jack for loads higher than
the one shown on its label.
WARNING
Incorrect hub cap assembly may cause it
to come off when the vehicle is moving.
Never tamper with the inflation valve. Never
introduce tools of any kind between rim and
tyre. Check tyre and space-saver wheel
pressures regularly, referring to the values
shown in the "Technical data" chapter.
Please note that:
the jack weight is 1.76 kg;
the jack requires no adjustment;
the jack cannot be repaired and in the event of a
fault it must be replaced by another genuine one;
no tool other than its cranking device may be
fitted on the jack.
To change a wheel, proceed as follows:
stop the vehicle in a position that is not dangerous
for oncoming traffic where you can change the
wheel safely. The ground must be flat and
sufficiently compact;
switch off the engine and pull the handbrake;
engage first gear or reverse;
wear the reflective safety jacket (compulsory by
law in certain countries) before getting out of
the vehicle;
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indicate that the vehicle has broken down using
the devices required by the law in the current
country (e.g. warning triangle, hazard lights, etc.);
for Cargo versions: lift lever A fig. 137 and move
the left front set backrest forward to retrieve the
tool bag located behind the backrest: release
the elastic strap and take the tool bag to
the wheel to be changed;
for Combi versions: open the rear swing doors,
take the tool bag fig. 138 located on the left of
the boot by releasing the elastic straps and take to
the wheel to be replaced;
the bag contains the following tools fig. 139:
Ajack handle
Bjack
Cwheel wrench
Dtow hook
Etool bag elastic strap
Ffuse tong
Gscrewdriver
The tool bag contains some spare fuses.
Take the wrench C fig. 139 and from inside the
boot loose the spare wheel fastening bolt A
fig. 140 to let it down. To reduce the effort, insert
screwdriver G fig. 139 in the seat in the wrench
fig. 137F0T0119
fig. 138F0T0206
fig. 139F0T0281
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use the wrench C fig. 139 to remove the wheel
from the vehicle fig. 141;remove the cap B fig. 142 and release the strap,
when free the wheel from the toothed support
C by loosen the two screws;
for vehicles with alloy rims, remove the hub cap:
loosen the fastening bolts of the wheel to be
replaced by about one turn, using the wrench
C fig. 139;
for wheels with steel rims, remove the wheel cap;
turn the jack to open it partially fig. 143 and
then position it under the vehicle at the
references A fig. 144 near the wheel to be
replaced;
turn the jack to open it until the groove A fig. 145
of the jack is correctly inserted in the lower
profile B on the side member:
A
fig. 140F0T0292fig. 141F0T0168
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warn anybody nearby that the vehicle is about to
be lifted. They must stay clear and not touch the
vehicle until it is back on the ground.
operate the jack and lift the vehicle until the wheel
is several centimetres off the ground. When
turning the crank, ensure that it rotates freely in
order to avoid grazing your hands against theground. The moving components of the jack
(screws and joints) can also cause injuries: avoid
touching them. If you become soiled with the
lubricating grease, clean it off thoroughly;
fully loosen the four fastening bolts and remove
the wheel;
fig. 142F0T0169
fig. 143F0T0124
fig. 144F0T0125
fig. 145F0T0126
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make sure the contact surfaces between spare
wheel and hub are clean so that the fastening bolts
will not come loose;
fit the standard wheel by inserting the first bolt
two threads B fig. 146 into the hole closest to
the inflation valve A;
fit the hub cap, making sure that the symbol(on
the cup) aligns with the inflation valve, and then
insert the other three bolts;
tighten the bolts using the spanner provided;
for vehicles with alloy rim, fit the hub cap;
turn the jack handle to lower the vehicle, and
remove the jack;
use the wrench provided to fasten the bolts
completely in a criss-cross fashion as shown
in fig. 147.At the end of the operation
Fix the toothed support on the wheel by means of
two screws (insert in the outer wheel support).
Refit the restraining metallic wire in the seat
and refit the protective cap A fig. 148;
fig. 146F0T0282
fig. 147F0T0128
fig. 148F0T0170
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